Kenwood TK-780 Instruction Manual

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10ADVANCED OPERATIONSSCANIf the Scan function is programmed, groups or channels can be scanned bypressing the key programmed as Scan. When the Scan key is pressed, theSCN indicator and ì-SCAN-î or the revert group/ channel number appear on thedisplay. Scanning starts.Scan can be used as either Single Scan or Multi Scan. Single Scan monitorsonly the channels of a single group. Multi Scan monitors all channels of everygroup.When a call is received, scanning stops and the group and channel digitsappear. Press the PTT switch and speak into the microphone to respond to thecall. The transceiver will continue scanning after an adjustable time delay if thePTT switch is released and no further signal is received.When the displayed group is not locked out of the scanning sequence, the addindicator ( ▼ ) will appear on the display.■ Priority ScanThe priority channel must be programmed in order for Priority Scan tofunction.The transceiver will automatically change to the priority channel when a signalis received on it, even if a signal is being received on a normal channel.The indicator appears when the displayed channel is the priority channel.5-TONE SIGNALLING5-Tone Signalling is either activated or deactivated by your dealer.5-Tone Signalling only opens the squelch when the transceiver receives fivetones corresponding to those set up in your transceiver. When the squelchopens, you will be able to hear the caller without any further action.After a correct 5-Tone signal is received and the squelch opens, pressing the keyprogrammed as Monitor will cancel the connection.If your dealer programmed Transpond for 5-Tone Signalling, your transceiver willautomatically send an acknowledgment signal to stations that called you with thecorrect signal.If your dealer programmed Tone Alert for 5-Tone Signalling, your transceiver willemit a beep when the correct signal is received.Note:This transceiver is also capable of decoding 2-Tone signals.